The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

5W Douglas Adams, New York, 2005. Early paperback.

Notes

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams is a beloved science fiction comedy that begins with Arthur Dent, an ordinary Englishman, discovering that Earth is about to be destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur is saved at the last moment by Ford Prefect, an alien friend who turns out to be a researcher for a wildly eccentric guidebook, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Together, they embark on a surreal journey through space, encountering peculiar characters like Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed president of the galaxy; Marvin, a depressed robot; and Trillian, the only other human survivor.

The novel is known for its absurd humor, witty commentary on life, and iconic phrases like “Don’t Panic” and “The answer to life, the universe, and everything” being 42. It began as a radio series before becoming a book, spawning sequels, TV adaptations, and a cult following. The series remains a hallmark of imaginative storytelling and satirical brilliance.

Description

Early paperback with slightly warped covers but otherwise in very fine condition.